RobPhoboS

There is tip top info on the thread, and it truly did help me make a decision. Mods please don't lock it I really encourage anyone interested in suspension to check out the channel I posted on reply #29 & #31. He's independent, revalves his customers suspension and tunes them to what they are after (from road to race car).

Right, I thought I'd update this thread as I received a Torque Solutions single piece shifter on Friday Now the reason I decided to buy it, is that I know a few of the cheapy Chinese ones have snapped in half (Tim on track!). The way I shift doesn't really lend to any stress on the thing BUT the one thing I didn't like is that it's 2 pieces. I could always feel some play between the 2 parts, one angled at certain position - the top part would always go a bit further. Chinese on the left - Torque Solutions on the right You must remove the nylon/white cup thing from the OEM shifter, pop it on the new one. OEM on the right Here's a good channel, and an install video if that's of any use: So, after a very simple installation what I wasn't expecting was any difference in shifting, and this is why I'm posting this. Holy freaking cow - it feels absolutely fantastic ! Completely solid, very mechanical and tons better than OEM or the 2 piece (crud). I really can't believe how different and positive it is. I have done other things to the drive-line (?) which made massive improvements to the shifting anyway but added altogether I love it ! (bought on Ebay from a US trader awd_motorsports)

I've replaced 2 of the higher reading coils now, still the same. I'll try some injector cleaner next, or may pull them all next week and clean all of them manually.

Damn your lady is cool ! I never find any chicks that like cars, let alone buy one that isn't a shopping trolly.

Banana arm bushing has failed there on the front (compression arm/rod). I have a couple of different poly ones for sale if interested.

For those looking, there are others selling on ebay (search for part #), I bought my lot recently Differential oil: Nissan SAE 80w-90 GL5 part # KE907-99932 2 litres Gearbox/Transmission oil: Nissan MT-XZ SAE 75w-80 GL4+ part # KE916-99932 3 litres Coolant: Nissan L248 (same as L250 but premixed) 10 litres (for full refil)

Don't put boiling/hot/warm water on glass - you are asking for trouble, seriously stupid idea. (no personal offence Apooc124! - although not sure if that was in jest) It was recommended just recently to get Gummi Pflege for the rubber seals (windows/boot): https://www.amazon.c...ds=Gummi Pflege Try that first, if the lock mechanisms are properly greased then they should be fine.

Rocket_Rabbit: I am curious as to what you think of the videos.

Excellent stuff, and really good to read your thoughts I've been watching plenty of the videos today, and I'm sure for the next few weeks ! (luckily I can have them playing at work) I imagine that, exactly like you said 'if your car only have 1 "ideal" function' - which is potentially what he might be referring to. I can see both sides to it, ultimately it's what the 'knob turning' does. If anyone is interested - check these two but do look at the channel, awesome resource ! (continued)

LOL How many miles do you do ? Simple answer - just suck it up and drive to get to that garage, get some jerry cans and fill them for when you CBA. You don't need to buy another car, or remap it

I posted the link to this chaps YT channel before but as usual, it gets lost. I highly recommend having a look for those that want to learn, understand more about suspension. It's early days for me at the moment but I find it interesting: https://www.youtube.com/user/SuspensionTruth/videos For example:

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Yep I have my position set like that already, and using the CG Lock helps keep me in place but its the lower back, just needs a bit of cushioning there. I have to go and check it and happy to re-position things to gain the height. I've not seen what it's like without the seats in place, so I will do this if no joy - but do you think a custom mount would work ? (my car is the 04 GT)

I found out last month on a track day when wearing my lid it's rubbing against the roof. I'm not that tall, about 6ft but I think it's probably because I sit quite close and upright for my driving position. After some panicking, adjusting the seat at much as possible, and having to slouch down a bit I went out but it wasn't comfortable nor confidence inspiring. Is there any possible way to reduce the height, even just by 1cm !??? So, I know one solution is to get bucket seats, I presume side mounted(?), plus some kind of harness bar and harnesses but even if kept to the budget end of the spectrum, it's expensive for something I'll really only make use of a handful of times a year. I do not like the seats anyway since I've got no lower back support, and it tends to make me ache after a short while. Any help would be much appreciated ! (edit, I should possibly try another lid as my one has some weird visor thing that comes down like top gun) I did just find this, not sure if they use the exact same seats: http://g35driver.com/forums/body-interior-exterior-lighting-diy/34492-lack-drivers-seat-headroom-easy-easy-0-fix.html

They're integrated with the can. Strange looking nozzle. Ah bugger

TT350: You can buy quality nozzles from ebay/amazon etc Then just bin the ones that come on the halfords cans

Loving the information ! Just so people know, I've made my choice - so I shall do a new thread in good time. But for now I shall not give any clues

All the best guys and gals to the New Year !

Aye, even though I have an 8 string 'djent' guitar, I really don't play that style of stuff, unless I'm just playing along to Meshuggah BTW I can wholeheartedly recommend the Atomic Amplifire (only Andertons sell them in UK), no matter what kind of music you're playing. I don't have any space for amps, and I don't really have the budget to stretch to the top end stuff but this is a great mid-way device. I got it as I wanted to get on-board with a product that's new, and listening to it's user base and frequently updating it. I LOVE IT !

I know it's not aftermarket but worth considering IMHO. I got my one refurbished by Jack at: http://royalsteeringwheels.com/ Feels awesome, unless you are specifically after something else for different needs.

Yup, and I'm just about to have a strum now (ooer) The newest is the Ibanez M80M, still not quite used to it so far more playing now I've got the exact tones I like with the Atomic Amplifire (red pedal in 2nd pic) and some custom Impulse Responses. The oldest is the Jackson, I think I got that in 98. Goes into...

Well done for posting that, it'll help out quite a few I'm sure !

Cheers chaps. Rocket_Rabbit: If you check at the top you'll see I've done quite a lot already regarding the suspension. When I went from stock to the yellow billies (B6) that was a huge leap in handling especially as 2 of the OEM shocks were completely knackered For me, it's largely road driving (fun, no commuting) with a handful of track days. Looks like you've tried a LOT of coilovers The GT1's aren't a clone though, made here not China. Once again thank you

Hah, I certainly appreciate the input ! One thing I'm not massively concerned about is the body coating, as I tend to get the car on the ramp quite frequently, so always give them a wipe down, however yes the KW bodies always look great no matter the age. The KW V3 is £1728 though. What MeisterR suspension did you have, and was it from new ?